That's my toy. 2008 Ninja 650R. It's not exactly the fastest sport-bike around, but it's comfortable, economical, has enough zip to put a grin on my face, and I bought it outright rather than having to take out a loan. And coming from a slowish car like the fit, the acceleration (around 3.5 sec to 60 with a professional tester, probably not that quick with my 189 lbs and less finessed shifts) feels blistering fast.

I know this is a car forum, but anyone else moonlight on a bike when it's time for travelling the roads for fun? Cruisers, tourers, dual-sports, sportbikes... all good fun! Post pics if ya got 'em.

 

I use to have a similar bike to that or a 1984 Kaw ZX 550 Ninja. I wasn't comfortable on it though, so I ditched it for a cruiser. After several years of ownership, it deters me from the whole idea of owning a Suzuki automobile. I'm not interested in any of their cars now anyhow.

 

Seriously... NOBODY else? I thought for sure there would be a few on here, given that the energy that folks put into performance mods and such.

Or folks like me, who just wanted a dependable runabout for when riding isn't practical.